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ROUGH Best Music Of The Week #66

  • by ROUGH ONLINE
  • 15 May, 2020

Music | Review

Every week ROUGH ONLINE in collaboration with Music News and Liberty Music Pr looks at the best new releases from emerging and self-releasing artists. See more from below.
KJ

After quietly making a name for himself, KJ’s latest mixtape “COVID20” is about “giving people something more” KJ explains, “the sound is a major vibe that me and the team created together, with mostly a mix of trap and rap, combined with dope organic instruments.” KJ began his career at just sixteen years old, where he created Grime beats from his bedroom after the inspiration of Mac Miller showed the young creative that if Mac can do it, then why couldn't he? KJ’s music career follows a turmoutless childhood, with his famous mother, Daniella Westbrook of British drama series Eastenders, battling a public cocaine addiction. Although clean now, these troublesome times inspired KJ to make something of himself outside his family name.


Laolu

Following the release of her silky smooth single “Indulge”, South East London’s Laolu returns with the sensual new cut “Show & Prove”. In the latest edition to the talented artists discography she seeks emotional honesty and respect from a partner where the classic R&B melodies are invoked alongside infectious lyrics. The artist has been working on her craft since 2015 and it’s clear to see that the hard work has paid off with rich soundscapes that question her partners love. A three year hiatus meant that her music has more meaning as the creative declares it as a defining moment in her career to be releasing her music as a form of spiritual healing.


Tommy Down

Liquid Love is the latest release from London based soul artist Tommy Down. The track's smart production comes from Charlier Perry, writer and producer for Jorja Smith’s Lost and Found, as well as Maverick Sabre and Lily Moore. Consistent with Tommy’s back catalogue, Liquid Love showcases an astute vocal performance. This performance is more than just a vocal performance, it’s also a performance of open lyricism about someone only wanting his attention when under the influence. The lyricist has been writing and recording since he was fourteen years old, which is where the jazz influences came into play and by the time he was twenty years old he was touring Europe in a Bristol based Jazz Orchestra. The talented artist has forged relationships with big hitters in New York and it shows that the creative will be here for the long run.

Sarah Kinsley

Sarah Kinsley is an Independent artist whose latest musical offering was penned and produced between her college dorm and her parent’s house in Connecticut. This offering comes in the shape of her latest single ‘I Can Feel It’ which is the closing track of her debut six-track EP ‘The Fall. After being spotted by Grammy-nominated producer, Ford, back in 2018, the artist received solid support within the independent music scene after her first two singles, ‘Wine Stained Lips’ and ‘Open Your Eyes’ was shown nothing but love. Sarah talks about how her newest creation is when you can physically feel something is going to change and that change will be beautiful, which is how her self titled brand of “symphonic sad-girl ballads and indie dance-pop” has resonated with listeners from each corner of the globe.

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